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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network. The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2  $416,551 - $698,173 p.a.  (subject to private practice agreement)
• Permanent full-time 
• Must be willing to participate in an on call roster across 7 days

About the role

An excellent opportunity has become available for a passionate and highly driven Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Consultant with skills in Transoesophageal Echocardiography and experience in the provision of thoracic anaesthesia to join a dedicated and progressive team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The RAH is the cornerstone of the reformed SA Health system – harnessing the latest in architectural design in order to create a state-of-the-art health environment for patient and positive working environments for staff. The core focus of this role is to provide clinical services to the highest possible standard to patients, by individual performance and by clinical leadership and contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care. You will be actively involved in the teaching of trainee medical officers, interns and medical students, and where appropriate nursing and allied health. Furthermore, you will participate in clinical audit and quality, safety and clinical risk management activities, as well as research and continuous medical education activities.

You must hold  appropriate Specialist Qualifications for Consultant and be registrable as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia. In addition, you will be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent. Bringing demonstrated clinical excellence in the speciality of Anaesthesia, you will have sound knowledge of appropriate clinical standards, policies, protocols and procedures to ensure acceptable practices. With a strong commitment to personal and professional development, you will have proven experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement activities. Flexible and able to work as part of a team, you will possess good communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to liaise effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

About You

We’re seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team. You’ll be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Appropriate Specialist Qualifications for Consultant status and registration with the Medical Board of Australia, including Fellowship with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
• Proven clinical excellence in Anaesthesia, with experience in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Transoesophageal Echocardiography.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• A passion for continuous professional development, clinical teaching, and active participation in quality improvement activities.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 884355

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Application closing date

11:55 pm Friday 20 December 2024

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 884355 RD Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Consultant - RAH.pdf

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